What treatments are there for scleroderma?
Many of the symptoms of scleroderma can be improved with medicines and/or lifestyle changes. Your doctor will tailor your treatment to your symptoms and how severe your condition is. There is no way of predicting exactly which treatment will work best for you. Your doctor may need to trial several different treatments and medicines before finding the one that is right for you.What can I do? Learn about scleroderma and play an active role in your treatment. Not all information you read or hear about is trustworthy so always talk to your doctor or healthcare team about treatments you are thinking about trying. Reliable sources of further information are also listed in the section below. Self management courses aim to help you develop skills to be actively involved in your healthcare. Click here for details of these courses. Talk to your doctor about medicines. Some medicines may help with problems with joints and muscles, blood vessels, kidneys, lungs or the digestive system. Always talk
